Accor is a global leader in hospitality, operating in more than 110 countries and placing people at the heart of everything we do. As we expand into the Living sector, we're bringing our expertise in accommodation operations, customer experience and community building to a new generation of purpose-built student accommodation and build-to-rent communities, helping create places where people genuinely want to live.
Purpose
The Facilities Manager is responsible for leading the operational performance, maintenance, compliance, and long-term asset strategy of a portfolio of purpose-built student accommodation communities. Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, this role provides leadership across building operations, contractor management, capital works, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance, ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused environments from pre-opening through ongoing operations while supporting exceptional resident experiences.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead building operations, essential services, and maintenance strategies across a multi-property accommodation portfolio.
- Manage contractors, suppliers, and service agreements to optimise performance, compliance, and value.
- Drive WHS, risk management, emergency preparedness, and building regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Oversee maintenance budgets, capital works projects, and long-term asset lifecycle planning.
- Foster strong stakeholder relationships while delivering exceptional resident and customer experiences.
Skills and Experience
- Significant facilities management experience within residential, hospitality, property, accommodation, or related sectors.
- Strong technical expertise across HVAC, fire safety, electrical, security, plumbing, and building systems.
- Demonstrated success managing contractors, maintenance programmes, compliance obligations, and service delivery standards.
- Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management frameworks, and statutory building requirements.
- Exceptional communication, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities with a hands-on approach.
Accor Benefits
- ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
- Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
- Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
- Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
- Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
- Worldwide Opportunities - We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career
At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.
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